Macaroni Cheese
Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese: Dive into a bubbling casserole dish of homemade macaroni and cheese, with a velvety cheese sauce smothering tender macaroni noodles. Each bite is a comforting blend of creamy cheddar and tangy parmesan, all topped with a crispy golden cheese crust that's irresistible. Gather your loved ones around the table for a warm, gooey delight that's perfect for sharing.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g/9oz macaroni
- 40g/1½oz butter
- 40g/1½ plain flour
- 600ml/1pint 1½fl oz milk
- 250g/9oz grated cheddar
- 50g/2oz grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8â10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Melt the butter over a medium heat in a saucepan slightly larger than that used for the macaroni. Add the flour and stir to form a roux, cooking for a few minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time. Cook for 10â15 minutes to a thickened and smooth sauce.
- Meanwhile, preheat the grill to hot.
- Remove the sauce from the hob, add 175g/6oz of the cheese and stir until it is well combined and melted.
- Add the macaroni to the sauce and mix well. Transfer to a deep suitably-sized ovenproof dish.
- Sprinkle over the remaining Cheddar and the Parmesan and place the dish under the hot grill. Cook until the cheese is browned and bubbling. Serve straightaway.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 743kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 60g
- Fat Content: 40g
- Fiber Content: 3.5g
- Protein Content: 34g
- Saturated Fat Content: 25g
- Sugar Content: 8g
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